Cute Firefly Mother’s Day Craft Idea (Perfect For Preschoolers)

Moms love receiving something special for Mother’s Day. You can create a very thoughtful and loving gift with this cute firefly Mother’s Day craft.

It’s perfect for all ages and easy for dad to help too. This project can be done at school or at home. It’s a great keepsake for mom because it includes her child’s own fingerprint and little fingers in the craft.

All you need is the firefly template and some paint to get started. It’s a quick craft that is super fun for kids.

Why Is This Firefly Mother’s Day Craft Idea Good for Preschoolers?

This craft is a great idea for preschoolers because it is so simple. They don’t really need any skills to complete the craft, just some supervision. Plus, preschoolers love to paint with their fingers, and this craft includes some finger painting.

You can also have them do as little or as much as you like. The template below can be used so that the kids only have to finger paint onto it, and the craft is done. Finally, preschoolers will love making this for their mom.

Firefly Mother’s Day Craft Supplies Needed

Firefly template (or you can draw everything yourself)
Scissors
Paint or a stamp pad
Coloring utensils
Marker or pen (optional)

Firefly Mother’s Day Craft Template

You can download the template in my shop or by filling it the form below to sign up for my email list.

The firefly template makes it super easy and simple to complete the craft, and requires very little assembling. If you are doing this craft with preschoolers, the template will help make it go smoothly and quickly.

There are 3 variations included in the template:

Empty jar (you complete the rest)
Jar with just firefly wings (you complete the rest)
Jar with everything completed except the fingerpainting

How To Assemble This Craft

Cut out the jar from the firefly template.
If desired, color the lid of the jar.
Dip your finger into paint and place it between the wings of the fireflies. You can do different colors, or keep it simple with yellow. You can also use a stamp pad if that’s easier, and you have one available.

Firefly Craft Variation #1

If you want to use the template of the empty jar, you will have to paint your fingerprints first all over the jar. Then, draw wings on them (making sure to leave room for your words).

Then write the words “Mom, you light up my life”, wherever you want.

Firefly Craft Variation #2

If you want to do everything yourself, you’ll want to draw the jar first, then put your painted fingerprints all over the jar (make sure to leave room for your words). Next, you would draw wings for your fireflies and write the caption “Mom, you light up my life”.

Mom is sure to enjoy this beautiful creation!

This craft is perfect for little hands because it can be as simple as you want to make it. Preschoolers can do it easily with some supervision.

The included firefly template helps to make the process smooth and effortless. You need minimal supplies, and elementary-aged kids can enjoy it too. Moms will love to see their child’s little fingerprints, and it’s a keepsake they will have for years to come.

Before you go, don’t forget to download your firefly craft template!

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